Goat Cheese vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Cooked Trout
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
cooked
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and trout:
- Both goat cheese and trout are high in calories and protein.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, trout contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Trout is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both goat cheese and trout are high in calories. Goat cheese has 78% more calories than trout - goat cheese has 364 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to trout for carbs. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both goat cheese and trout are low in carbohydrates - goat cheese has 0.12g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in goat cheese and trout are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Goat cheese and trout contain similar amounts of sugar - goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both goat cheese and trout are high in protein. Trout has 13% more protein than goat cheese - goat cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and trout has 89% less saturated fat than goat cheese - goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Goat cheese and trout contain similar amounts of cholesterol - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 368% more Vitamin A than trout - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and trout has 87ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than trout - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 11 times more Vitamin E than goat cheese - goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, trout contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both goat cheese and trout contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Goat Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 861% more calcium than trout - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 315% more iron than trout - goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Trout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 193% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, trout has more linoleic acid than goat cheese per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 1.929 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.053 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 1.982 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) .
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FAQ
Does goat cheese or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both goat cheese and trout are high in calories. Goat cheese has 80% more calories than trout - goat cheese has 364 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is goat cheese or trout better for protein?
Both goat cheese and trout are high in protein. Trout has 10% more protein than goat cheese - goat cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does goat cheese or trout contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 860% more calcium than trout - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium in 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
Does goat cheese or trout contain more potassium?
Trout is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.